British Columbia Marine Mammal Ecology

Immerse yourself in the world of harbor seals, humpback whales, grey whales, Orcas, Dall’s porpoises and California sea lions that converge each summer on the B.C. coastline.

Join a group of fellow naturalists-in-training to study marine mammals in their natural habitats. Live and work at the renowned Salmon Coast Field Station and carry out your own research projects under the eye of professional marine mammal scientists and naturalists. Assist with whale behavior research, tracking and data collection. As your knowledge base deepens, your thirst for even greater adventures continues. Sea kayak in remote waters and explore the diversity and abundance of mammals that exist here. You will also get a chance to volunteer at the Whale Interpretive Center and put all your newly learned skills to the test.

“Learning about what you love in a beautiful, scenic setting, with animals in the wild is something that makes every day memorable.”
— Tanvi Vasan, Bangalore, India